Pests in Minnesota

The yellowstriped armyworm is a caterpillar that can cause serious destruction and financial loss, spreading across countries. Thankfully, its life cycle is disrupted in Minnesota's cold winter months, but come spring and summer, adult moths come back and the cycle begins again.

Due to the warm dry summer, pests will be looking for places to shelter during the winter in higher numbers than usual.

A surprising pest showed up in Minnesota, not one you usually see in winter.